ABOUT

Welcome to your Montana School Occupational
and Physical Therapy Website

Federal regulations under IDEA describe occupational therapy (OT) and physical therapy (PT) as “related services” which may be required to assist a “child with disabilities” to benefit from “special education” (34 CFR § 300.34). In order to integrate physical therapy and occupational therapy services effectively within the school setting, the therapist must understand the basic principles of special education and the particular practices of therapy in a school program.

Guidelines for Montana OT and PT Services (Feb. 2018)
Montana Fact Sheet OT
Montana Fact Sheet PT
All forms and guidelines for SPED from MT OPI

Mission

Our mission is to provide quality educational programs to allow therapists and educators to expand their knowledge. Application of this knowledge in the educational setting in Montana will allow children to fully participate in their educational programs.

Board Members

President:
Questa Edwards, MS, OTR/L, ATP

Vice President and Acting Treasurer:
Lisa Sommers, COTA/L

Secretary:
Deb Davison, PT

Treasurer:
Meghan Dellen, PT, DPT

District Representatives

Great Falls:  Deb Davison, PT
Helena:  Courtney Hanson, DPT
Flathead:  Leslie Hayden, PT
Butte: OPEN
Missoula:  Jennifer Stephens, PT, DPT
Billings:  Lauren Spring, PT
Bozeman:  Laura Heck, OTR/L
Belgrade:  OPEN